Filey stun Cayton to blow title race wide open

Andy Bloomfield

The battle for the Readers Scarborough Beckett Cricket League premier division title took another twist on Saturday as leaders Cayton suffered a shock 36-run loss at Filey, while rivals Staxton and Staithes both claimed victories.

Cayton must have fancied their chances of claiming victory when they dismissed the Clarence Drive club for 161, only Aaron Howard, 32, and Jamie Gilbank, 25, impressing for the hosts.

Cayton 2nds won by 91 runs at home to Cloughton thanks to an unbeaten 87 from Brian Heywood, allied with 50 from Darren Walker and 41 from S Williams as they racked up 222-5. Cloughton managed 131-5 in reply.